Arizona under statewide curfew
The order from Gov. Ducey will last for a week.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 29
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Council use of federal funds, Pascua Yaqui election, and more.
Rocky Point residents allowed to re-enter city
Anyone entering needs to show proof residency, be screened for a fever, and walk through a so-called sanitation tunnel.
Sonoran governor concerned about looming reopening
Claudia Pavlovich said she's troubled by a sizable jump in caseloads.
Local law enforcement condemn police actions in death of George Floyd
Pima County and Tucson officials spoke out against the actions of officers in Minneapolis. Phoenix protesters took to the streets.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe pushes distanced voting in Monday’s council election
The tribe is offering a few voting options to minimize risk to voters during the pandemic.
Southern Arizona libraries get federal help
The CARES Act is helping libraries with cleaning supplies.
Departing Pima County health director thanks community for its response to crisis
Theresa Cullen is taking over for Interim Director Bob England, who became a face of the county's coronavirus response.
Groups allege attempted sale of saguaros from border wall; ask state to investigate
A letter calls on the state to look into a border wall subcontractor and documentation around cacti impacted by construction.
Tucson City Council splits over COVID-19 grant money
The council voted 4-3 to prioritize social issues.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 28
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Return to school, sanitation tunnels, Grand Canyon.
UA hurricane forecasters map summer season
The team has predicted 10 hurricanes for the North Atlantic, and drier summer for Southern Arizona.
Schools will reopen in fall, youth sports a go, says Gov. Ducey
The state is releasing guidance on youth activities and schools in the coming days.
Local student podcasters garner national attention
A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
Arizona cities, counties to get $441 million in direct COVID-19 relief funds
Gov. Ducey said the $441 million in the AZCares Fund should be in local governments’ hands as early as Thursday.
